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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has officially accepted the resignation of popular Mugithi artist Samuel Muchoki, better known as Samidoh, from the National Police Service.

Samidoh, who balanced his duties in the service with a thriving music career, had served for 12 years. His dual commitments, however, eventually created friction with his superiors, at one point leading to desertion charges.

In his resignation letter, Samidoh explained that he wanted to concentrate fully on music, citing personal reasons for his decision.

Confirming the move, Kanja said the singer was free to pursue his passion. The resignation took effect on July 20.

CAF declines to lift attendance restrictions for Harambee Stars matches at Kasarani Stadium, keeping capacity at 60% ahead of the highly anticipated CHAN quarterfinal vs Madagascar on Friday.

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti directs the Health department and Public Service Board to immediately advertise 500 nurse positions to counter the ongoing strike stemming from disputes over pay, union deductions, and stalled negotiations.

Political Parties Tribunal quashes UDA’s expulsion of Gloria Orwoba as illegal, even as her gazetted replacement Consolata Nabwire was sworn into the Senate, sparking a legal standoff that Orwoba says is marred by threats pressuring her to abandon the seat.

Several people are feared dead after a deadly head-on collision between two trucks along the Makutano-Kenol highway.

Preliminary reports indicate that a lorry headed toward Makutano lost control, veered into the opposite lane, and rammed into another truck.

The impact caused the lorry to overturn and plunge into a nearby river.

Authorities are yet to confirm the number of fatalities and injuries from the accident.

Kasarani Residents Decry Road Closures During CHAN Matches, Call for Considerate Security Plans Ahead of Quarterfinal Clash https://nyakundireport.com/kasarani-residents-decry-road-closures-during-chan-matches-call-for-considerate-security-plans-ahead-of-quarterfinal-clash/

Kenyan Mission in Sweden Embroiled in Diplomatic Scandal as Insiders Expose Shocking Misconduct by Top Diplomat https://nyakundireport.com/kenyan-mission-in-sweden-embroiled-in-diplomatic-scandal-as-insiders-expose-shocking-misconduct-by-top-diplomat/

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JUST IN: Blow to President Ruto after High Court suspends his multi-agency anti-graft team. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued conservatory orders halting its implementation pending full hearing and determination of the case.

https://nyakundireport.com/maraga-accuses-ruto-of-buying-parliament-in-kenyas-darkest-bribery-plot/

Former Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has officially resigned from the Jubilee Party, led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

In a resignation letter to the former president dated Tuesday, August 19, Tuju explained that with the country’s fast-changing political landscape and shifting dynamics within Jubilee, he no longer sees any meaningful role he can play in the party.

While stepping down, Tuju reflected on his long political journey alongside Kenyatta and assured him of continued loyalty, adding that he remains open to working with him in future political endeavors.

KeNHA has announced a two-month disruption on Waiyaki Way, Limuru Road and Mai Mahiu Road due to the temporary closure of the Rironi/Kamandura Interchange.

📅 Closure period: August 22 – October 31, 2025

Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes during this period.

https://nyakundireport.com/moses-kuria-exposes-how-uhuru-regime-bribed-mps-in-aden-duale-removal/

Government activates emergency preparedness measures ahead of heavy rains, with all disaster agencies on high alert, including NDMA, Red Cross, NDMU and NYS, as residents in flood-prone areas are urged to move to higher ground.

Harambee Stars beat Zambia 1-0 at Kasarani thanks to Ryan Ogam’s 75th-minute strike, topping Group A of #CHAN2024 with 10 points and setting up a quarterfinal clash against Madagascar at home.

Morocco finished second in Group A after beating DR Congo 3-1 at Nyayo Stadium.

Nairobi businessman David Onyango Ochanda, director of Toureg Insurance Brokers, arrested for allegedly defrauding an American investor of Ksh 25 million in a fake 3,370kg gold deal.

The funds were wired in April 2024 to the company’s account after the investor was shown a staged smelting process and promised insured shipment, but the gold never arrived.

Ochanda was picked up by the Operations Support Unit and is set to be arraigned on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Kericho County MCAs on Friday exchanged blows during a heated special sitting that saw 33 of 47 members vote to impeach Governor Eric Mutai for the second time in a year over alleged gross constitutional violations, abuse of office, and mismanagement of county resources.

Kericho County MCAs on Friday exchanged blows during a heated special sitting that saw 33 of 47 members vote to impeach Governor Eric Mutai for the second time in a year over alleged gross constitutional violations, abuse of office, and mismanagement of county resources.

Russian propagandist Pavel Zarubin says Putin's plane has not yet landed in the US.

The plane that has landed does not carry him.

⚡😁Did Putin play every one?

🇷🇺⚡Vladimir Putin's Tupolev Tu-214 military aircraft flew from Magadan, Russia to Elmendorf Air Force Base, USA

🇷🇺⚡The plane carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin touches down in Anchorage, Alaska.

🇷🇺⚡🇺🇸The Putin - Trump meeting may take 6-7 hours, Kremlin estimates

High Court halts a Ksh 220M payout to Italian firm Gregori International over a failed 2018 CHAN stadia tender, after EACC sued ex-sports officials for alleged unlawful procurement, fraud, and breach of duty, with a related criminal probe pending.

The court issued 14-day interim orders barring the Ministry of Sports and the firm from implementing the contract or making any payments, pending further directions on the EACC’s bid to recover the contested funds.

Senior JKUAT Lecturer Linked to Targeted Derailment of Postgraduate Engineering Students https://nyakundireport.com/senior-jkuat-lecturer-linked-to-targeted-derailment-of-postgraduate-engineering-students/

Family confirms the death of UDA Malava Constituency aspirant Enock Andanje, who collapsed unexpectedly on Friday morning, and efforts to resuscitate him in hospital proved futile.

A post-mortem is now set to determine the cause of his sudden passing.

Eight Kuscco accounts staff were this week questioned at Capitol Hill Police Station over the KSh 13.3 Billion scandal involving cooked books, forged auditor signatures, misappropriation of deposits, phantom profits and secret withdrawals that left the Sacco umbrella insolvent.

The questioning follows a PwC forensic audit that revealed executives diverted funds through false commissions, cash withdrawals, and overstated incomes, with key financial documents now missing, as authorities move to recover the billions and hold culprits accountable.

Investigators at Capitol Hill Police Station have been instructed to engage multiple banks, including Co-operative Bank, NCBA, and Gulf African Bank, to trace missing records and corroborate transactions linked to the KSh 13.3 billion misappropriation.

High Court on Friday temporarily halted the sale of Kenya Pipeline Company shares, stopping the government from privatizing KPC pending a petition, with responses due by August 22 and a rejoinder allowed by August 29, following backlash from employees over job security.

Prominent broadcasting and publishing conglomerate Mediamax Network Limited denies claims that one of its outlets, K24 TV, has shut down, calling viral posts fake, in the wake of recent layoffs at the company believed to be part of a restructuring to adapt to digital and market changes.

President William Ruto has reshuffled Kenya’s Foreign Service, appointing new ambassadors, high commissioners, consuls general, and deputy heads of mission, with nominations sent to the National Assembly for vetting.

Below are some of the key appointments.

(1) Amb Galma Mukhe Boru – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(2) Amb Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri – Ankara, Turkey
(3) Amb Lucy Kiruthu – Bangkok, Thailand
(4) Amb George Morara Orina – Dublin, Ireland
(5) Florence Bore – Windhoek, Namibia
(6) Amb Abdirashid Salat Abdille – Jakarta, Indonesia
(7) Amb Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange – Consul General, Arusha, Tanzania
(8 ) Amb Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo – London, United Kingdom
(9) Jayne Jepkorir – Consul General, Dubai, UAE
(10) Amb David Mwangi Karanja – Deputy Head of Mission, Seoul, Korea
(11) Joseph Musyoka Masila – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(12) Amb Kipkosgei Toroitch – Kampala, Uganda

Outspoken Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has ended his United States diaspora tour after just one month.

In a statement released early Thursday, August 14, Gachagua said he cut the trip short to prepare for the upcoming by-elections.

He apologized to supporters for the inconvenience and promised to resume the tour in early 2026. Gachagua began the two-month trip on July 9.

Mukuru Mother Wins Ksh 7.5M Lawsuit Against Pumwani Hospital Over Medical Negligence bit.ly/4luReH7

Naivas heir Peter Mukuha Kago is locked in a Ksh 777 million tax dispute with KRA over reportedly unpaid taxes by Achievo Ltd, a staffing and recruitment firm that serves the supermarket chain, after the Tax Appeals Tribunal upheld the demand, which was reduced from an initial Ksh 962.7 million following an audit.

Sunshine Schools in the Spotlight Over Holiday Tuition Dispute and Promotion Bias bit.ly/46PJNGO

Dismissal Dispute at Spiro Kenya Raises Questions Over Watu Credit Partnership bit.ly/4mcVfRr

Political and Business Heavyweights Awarded Lucrative Ksh 200 Billion NESP Hospital Equipment Tenders bit.ly/45jVkwQ